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The distribution of SNAP food benefits in the U.S. is uneven due to legal disputes stemming from the government shutdown, with some states issuing full benefits while others remain in limbo, leading to increased demand at food banks and financial hardship for many recipients.
Amid the ongoing government shutdown, the USDA announced partial SNAP benefits for November using contingency funds, but delays in processing and issuing these benefits could leave millions of recipients without support, increasing food insecurity for vulnerable families across the U.S.
The ongoing government shutdown threatens to delay or halt SNAP benefits for millions of vulnerable families across the U.S., with several states warning that November's food stamp payments may not be issued due to insufficient federal funds, potentially leading to increased food insecurity.